I have a Trek mountain bike that was shipped to me dissembled. I have put it back together mostly except for the pedals, every time I try and screw them in the don't seem to catch on the threads. Do I need a special tool or something? I have tried using standard pliers for better grip without much luck!
2007-08-24 08:59:26 · 4 answers · asked by Dannii n OC 5 in Sports ➔ Cycling
Hey...
The right pedal (marked R) is a normal thread - screw it in clockwise.
Left pedal is counterthread - screws in counter clockwise.
It is best to use a pedal wrench for extra leverage, and because it is narrower. Pedals need to be on really tight!
If you can use an allan key instead (on back of pedal bolt) you can get around using a pedal wrench
Also, lightly grease the threads of the pedal before installation.
good luck.
EDIT*** I'd stay away from pliers if a normal wrench is too wide to fit the pedal bolt.
Also, pedals are steel, crank aluminum, therefore the threads cross-thread really easily. If you are meeting resistance while installing, it is likely cross-threaded.
2007-08-24 09:08:31 · answer #1 · answered by ct 4 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Check the pedal threads carefully to make sure they haven't gotten dinged up in shipping.....you don't want to ruin the threads on the aluminum crankarms, that can be expensive! If one or the other is damaged, you may be able to fix them with a tap/die, a chaser, or a tiny thread file.
Yes, the pedals are threaded differently. Most pedals will be marked with L and R, or sometimes just one pedal will have a mark on the spindle somewhere. If not, you can look at the threading and figure it out. If you have road pedals that look directional, it's a no-brainer and you can easily tell which is which.
An easy way to remember the right installation technique is to point the crankarm forward. With the wrench pointing forward also, push down and this will be the correct direction. That's kinda silly, but it helps to have it in your head until it all becomes second nature. It's also handy when you work from different sides of the bike, or if you swap between pedals that have wrench flats vs. ones that only use an allen on the end of the spindle.
2007-08-24 23:36:42 · answer #2 · answered by Ride!Urban 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Deep meditation will show you the answer in time.
2007-08-26 13:19:21 · answer #3 · answered by MasterSplinter© 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask your dad or big brother they can do it.
2007-08-24 18:52:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋